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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Monticello, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Monticello and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Monticello:
    • 36.200888, -86.558328
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Monticello
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Monticello ...

We found 41 communities that share the name Monticello.

There is one other community in Tennessee which is also named Monticello.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 39 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Williamson County
      • This Monticello is located in Williamson County and lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Monticello.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Pike County
      • This Monticello is located in Pike County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the south of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Monticello.
    • Arkansas
      • Drew County
      • This Monticello is located in Drew County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Monticello.
    • California
      • Napa County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Monticello [Napa County].
    • Florida
      • Jefferson County
      • This Monticello is located in Jefferson County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Monticello.
    • Georgia
      • Jasper County
      • This Monticello is located in Jasper County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Monticello.
      • Richmond County
      • This Monticello is located in Richmond County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km] to the southeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Monticello.
    • Illinois
      • Piatt County
      • This Monticello is located in Piatt County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Piatt County community of Monticello.
    • Indiana
      • White County
      • This Monticello is located in White County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the north of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Monticello.
    • Iowa
      • Jones County
      • This Monticello is located in Jones County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Monticello.
    • Kansas
      • Brown County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Monticello [Brown County].
      • Johnson County
      • This Monticello is located in Johnson County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Monticello.
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Monticello is located in Fayette County and lies 165 miles [265.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Monticello.
      • Wayne County
      • This Monticello is located in Wayne County and lies 104 miles [167.4 km] to the east northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Monticello.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Monticello is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 471 miles [758 km]<1> to the southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Monticello.
      • East Carroll Parish
      • This Monticello is located in East Carroll Parish and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Carroll Parish community of Monticello.
      • Plaquemines Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Monticello [Plaquemines Parish].
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Monticello is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Monticello.
    • Minnesota
      • Wright County
      • This Monticello is located in Wright County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wright County community of Monticello.
    • Mississippi
      • Lawrence County
      • This Monticello is located in Lawrence County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Monticello.
    • Missouri
      • Chariton County
      • Although located in Chariton County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chariton County community of Monticello.
      • Howard County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Howard County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Monticello.
      • Lewis County
      • This Monticello is located in Lewis County and lies 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Monticello.
    • New Mexico
      • Bernalillo County
      • This Monticello is located in Bernalillo County and lies 1,116 miles [1,796 km]<1> to the west of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bernalillo County community of Monticello.
      • Sierra County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Monticello [Sierra County].
    • New York
      • Otsego County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Monticello [Otsego County].
      • Sullivan County
      • This Monticello is located in Sullivan County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Monticello.
    • North Carolina
      • Guilford County
      • This Monticello is located in Guilford County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km]<1> to the east of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Monticello.
      • Iredell County
      • This Monticello is located in Iredell County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km] to the east of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Monticello.
      • Washington County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Monticello [Washington County].
    • Ohio
      • Fairfield County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Monticello [Fairfield County].
      • Van Wert County
      • This Monticello is located in Van Wert County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Wert County community of Monticello.
    • Ontario
      • This Monticello lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Columbia County
      • This Monticello is located in Columbia County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Monticello.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Monticello lies 1,428 miles [2,298.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
    • South Carolina
      • Fairfield County
      • This Monticello is located in Fairfield County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Monticello.
    • Texas
      • Titus County
      • This Monticello is located in Titus County and lies 529 miles [851.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Titus County community of Monticello.
    • Utah
      • San Juan County
      • This Monticello is located in San Juan County and lies 1,258 miles [2,024.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Juan County community of Monticello.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Monticello [Albemarle County].
    • Washington
      • Cowlitz County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Monticello [Cowlitz County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Green County
      • This Monticello is located in Green County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Monticello that is located in Wilson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Green County community of Monticello.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Monticello ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Cedar Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Wilson County
  • Centralville ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centralville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centralville
    • Centralville is located in Wilson County
  • Clearview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Wilson County
  • Denny Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denny Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denny Hills
    • Denny Hills is located in Wilson County
  • Green Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
    • Green Hill is located in Wilson County
  • Greenlawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn
    • Greenlawn is located in Wilson County
  • Harbor View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor View
    • Harbor View is located in Wilson County
  • Hermitage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Hillview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
    • Hillview is located in Wilson County
  • Hunters Store
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Store
    • Hunters Store is located in Wilson County
  • Indian Lake Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake Farms
    • Indian Lake Farms is located in Wilson County
  • Lynn Christie
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Christie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Christie
    • Lynn Christie is located in Wilson County
    • Estimated population in 2011: 6,411 people
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Mount Juliet
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Juliet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Juliet
      • Mount Juliet is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38,526 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Juliet <5>
    • Pleasant Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Wilson County
    • Settlers Knob
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Knob
      • Settlers Knob is located in Wilson County
    • Tulip Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulip Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulip Grove
      • Tulip Grove is located in Davidson County
    • Woodlake
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Wilson County

How Far From Monticello to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Monticello to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Monticello and extending to:

  • Lebanon, which is the Seat of Wilson County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Monticello to Lebanon, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west southwest (WSW). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 553 miles [890 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,413 miles [10,320.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,132 miles [11,477.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,007 miles [8,058 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Monticello. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Wilson County: www.wilsoncountytn.com/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Monticello) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Monticello. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2009, Longitude: -86.5583       In this case, the coordinates for Monticello have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Monticello, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Monticello could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Monticello to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.659 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.641 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.584 degrees.









 

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